MalPastor Crianza 2020

Five different villages in the Sonsierra supply grapes for this well-priced Tempranillo fromTorres’ Rioja operation. Matured in a medley of American, French and eastern Europeanbarrels, it has some subtle stony reduction, chalky freshness, perfumed sandalwood and oakspices and tangy black cherry and strawberry flavours. Drink date: 2024-2027. (timatkin.com,Rioja Special Report 2024)